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FE11 HEU

2011 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,543 mi
Last recorded123,543 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE11 HEU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 123,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 106,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2024 96,579 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 88,174 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 May 2023 88,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jun 2022 80,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 72,125 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 72,125 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced DSip image incorrect ....Bulb not located correctly (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 68,532 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 58,582 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 58,582 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 51,063 miles

Offside Outer Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 45,423 miles

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 45,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 40,487 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on both edges

Pass 26 Feb 2015 34,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 28,161 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise 4 wheel alignment

condensation in nearside front headlamp

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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FE11 HEU is a 2011 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 76,533 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE11 HEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FE11 HEU registered?

FE11 HEU is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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